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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.41, 17,555.67 and 3,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.41, 17,555.67 and 3,383.66 is: 5,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.41 : 17,555.67 = 3,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.41/17,555.67 = 3,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.41x = 17,555.67 × 3,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.41x = 59,402,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,402,462.24/11,706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.35

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